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The Dolphins' 2014 Draft Class was top heavy, and for this franchise that's a good thing. The Dolphins needed immediate help. The first- and second-round picks, offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James and wide receiver Jarvis Landry, made strong contributions. Both came from the rugged Southeastern Conference: James from Tennessee and Landry from LSU. They were ready to contribute right away. James started all 16 games at right and left tackle, and Landry's 84 receptions were the sixth-most for a rookie in NFL history. But the majority of the remaining draftees were from FCS schools (Football Championship Series, the former NCAA Div. I-AA). And as suspected, they...

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